11 JANUARY 1919, Page 3

One must suffer to be beautiful, and one must suffer

in achieving anew height record in the air, just as Hansen and others suffered in attaining the Farthest North or South. When Captain Andrew Lang, R.A.F., and Lieutenant Blowea came again to earth from an altitude of 30,500 feet on Thursday week, both officers had frostbite, which sent one of them into hospital. The ascent was begun near Ipswich, and the highest point was reached in 66 min. 15 see. Oxygen gave out, and Lieutenant Blowes collapsed ; fortunately Captain Lang stood the strain better, and was able to descend slowly. This was his third attempt on the world's record, previously held by America. In 1010 he drove a motor-ear across Northern Australia on an exploring expedition. His companion had seen active airwork in Frame.